Cassian vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cassian

Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#617
Total SSA Count
462
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cass, Cas

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Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#542
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #617 for Cassian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassian ___

  • Cassian James
  • Cassian Alexander
  • Cassian Oliver
  • Cassian Alaric
  • Cassian Frederick
  • Cassian Julian

Roy ___

  • Roy Alan
  • Roy Lee
  • Roy James
  • Roy Thomas
  • Roy Edward
  • Roy David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cassian

Sebastian Dorian Vivienne Isolde Adrian

If you choose Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Roy mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cassian and Roy boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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